A laptop computer is required for all graduate and professional students. More information about the laptop recommendations for students can be found at the following link: Computer Recommendations. Students do not have to purchase a new laptop if they own a laptop that fulfills the recommendations.

Financial Aid

Do not wait to be accepted to apply for financial aid.The following sources of financial aid are available to full-time applied psychological science students, though not all students will receive all types.

Federal Work-Study

These funds allow eligible students to work on campus or in the community. Interested students will need to fill out FAFSAs, indicate interest on the form, and demonstrate eligibility.

Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Students can borrow up to $20,500 in an unsubsidized federal Stafford loan. Funds come from the US Department of Education and the interest rate is fixed at 6.00 percent (subject to change.) The maximum lifetime borrowing limit is $138,500.

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program

If you are Native Hawaiian and interested in serving in medically underserved areas in Hawai'i after graduation, you might be interested in the following program: The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) addresses access to health care by developing a Native Hawaiian health care workforce of professionals committed to serve the unique health needs of Hawaiian communities. The program recruits and nurtures professionals in-training for primary health care disciplines and specialties most needed to deliver quality, culturally competent health services to Native Hawaiians throughout the State of Hawai‘i. Please visit their website for details and deadlines as they are not affiliated with Pacific University.